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Problem Solution: Global Communications
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Problem Solution: Global Communications Celeste Clayton University of Phoenix Foundations of Problem-Based Learning MBA/500 July 2, 2007 Problem Solution: Global Communications This problem solution shows Global Communications’ existing situation, their issues and opportunities and the stakeholder perspectives. Global Communications is faced with enormous economic concerns. The industry in general has been under economic pressure so Global Communications was not alone in this journey. Their stocked has plummeted by more
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Problem Solution: Global Communications
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Problem Solution: Global Communications Edgardo J Ranta University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Global Communications Global Communications is a telecommunication company whose profitability has dropped significantly over the past three years. This analysis is a tool that will be used to identify Global Communications area of opportunity, identify specific stakeholders and ethical dilemmas which Global Communications is facing. By identifying these obstacles, Global Communications will be able to develop an
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Problem Solution: Global Communications
Global Communications faces the problem of increased competition in the communications industry. Along with this is their stock prices have fallen drastically over the last three years and investors are loosing their confidence in the communications industry as a whole. Global Communications has decided to layoff employees and outsource its call centers overseas. They are also facing a possible lawsuit by the labor union for making this decision without involving them. In the following paper
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Problem Solution: Global Communications
Problem Solution: Global Communications The telecommunications industry is slowing down, and Global Communications (GC) has to find ways to make money. Over the years, the company has seen a 50% loss in stock value, and the local and global markets growing around them. Global Communications needs a change. The plan that senior management team has proposed to the board have been approved, and will now start to be implemented. Simply stated, the plan is to
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Problem Solution: Global Communications
University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Global Communications The focus of this paper is to give solutions to the problem that was created by the management team of Global communication by outsourcing to India and Ireland but leaving key player in their decision-making. This paper will concentrate on the following topic for Global Communication: Key stakeholders, Problem statement, End-state vision, Alternative solution, Risk assessment, Mitigation techniques, Optimal solution, Implementation plan, and Evaluation of results. Situation
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Problem Solution: Global Communications
Problem Solution: Global Communications This paper will discuss the Global Communications scenario and use the 9 steps problem-solving technique to identify the issues, opportunities and look at who are the stakeholders. The paper will identify the goals that the company has and come up with alternative solutions. By evaluating these alternative solutions an optimal solution will be identified so that Global Communications can realize its vision. Situation Analysis Issue and Opportunity Identification Telecommunication companies are
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Problem Solution: Global Communications
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: Global Communications Problem Solution: Global Communications Bryan University of Phoenix PROBLEM SOLUTION: Global Communications The challenges faced by Global Communications are based around management, stakeholders, and an expansion into new technologies. In order to stay competitive Global Communications will find it necessary to implement a new business strategy which will include; becoming a truly global company, creating alliances and partnerships with satellite and wireless-providers, a change in the company’s set of
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Problem Solution: Global Communications
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Problem Solution: Global Communications Bradley S. March University of Phoenix 31 March 2007 Problem Solution: Global Communications Global Communications is trying to increase profit by being the industry leader in voice and data communications. Through my analysis I will present the problems Global Communications will face before and after the implementation of their strategic plan to become the industry communication leader. Global Communications is not able to offer a
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Problem Solution: Global Communications
PROBLEM SOLUTION: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Problem Solution: Global Communications Milena Thompson University of Phoenix Situation Analysis and Problem Statement: Global Communications Global Communications’ senior management has developed a new strategic plan to help the company realize growth, increase profitability and become a global source in a very competitive market. The plan has been met with some controversy from key company stakeholders. The following analysis uses the 9-step problem-based learning model to formulate the “right problem” and
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Problem Solution: Global Communications
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Problem Solution: Global Communications
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Problem Solution: Global Communications University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Global Communications The world of communication has changed rapidly over the years. The ability to communicate well is vital for a business. Global Communications had a major breakdown with both employees and the union. This analysis examines and evaluates potential gaps that exist between product diversity. One aspect of evolution of technologies has been the increased viability of the Internet.
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Problem Solution: Global Communications
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Problem Solution: Global Communications Mohammed Vasquez-Melgar University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Global Communications Global Communications’ senior management has developed a new strategic plan to help the company realize growth, increase profitability and become a global source in a very competitive market. Global Communication is a telecommunications company who is currently experiencing diminishing revenue and profits. Over a three year period, the company’s stock dropped from $28 per/share to $11
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Problem Solution: Global Communications - Situation Analysis
Problem Solution: Global Communications Being number one and staying number one in the corporate world is an extremely difficult task. Often times it means initial losses and even failure, but through hard work, perseverance, and dedication the expectation is to quickly net a greater profit than the original investment. Executive management is often placed in situations where they must make quick and often drastic decisions that can change everything within the company. Some companies such
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Problem Solution: Global Communications Corporation
Problem Solution: Global Communications Corporation Global Communications has faced problems in the past, and they are facing more problems now. Still, Global Communications has been a profitable company and it can be profitable again. Through researching other companies and using the principals of generic benchmarking illustrating changes that have been successful for other companies, it will be shown the steps that Global can and will take to bring them into a new era of success.
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Problem Solution: Harrison Keyes
Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. Harrison-Keyes (HK) is a century old leader in the publishing business. Due to recent changes in the industry, the company is in the process of redefining itself in the market. HK wants to implement an e-book project to convert select titles to an e-book format, and then to begin offering all new publications in dual format and some in e-book format only. However, the project HK began has run into some
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Problem Solution: Harrison Keyes Inc
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: HARRISON-KEYES INC. Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. University of Phoenix January 2008 Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. In recent years, Harrison-Keyes has suffered from the competition of low-cost retailers that eats into the profits of publishing companies. CEO, Meg McGill plans to update the company’s strategy for e-book publishing however, many of the executive leaders and authors do not support her plan. Harrison-Keyes needs to improve its strategic management process or give up
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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes
Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. Meg McGill, Harrison-Keyes CEO has levied a new challenge upon his company leaders who has flared several issues throughout the organization. The book publishing process has undergone some repaid changes and in order to stay competitive, Harrison-Keyes has to transform from a just hard back book to e-publish books. While initiating the new business strategy to increase revenues, HK is experiencing several challenges. To grasp a better understand of project management
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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc
Abstract This paper is a problem solution analysis on Harrison-Keyes implementation plan. A generic benchmarking was conducted to help identify challenges in the project management process of transforming from a standard hard back publishing company to an e-publishing company. Founded in 1899 and over a century old, the company made its foundation on the works of literary giants. In recent years, Harrison-Keyes began suffering from a high increase in demand of e-published books and more
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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc
MBA/590 Strategic Implementation and Alignment Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. Harrison-Keyes Inc., a leading publisher of business, scientific and technical information, is experiencing declines in profits as it struggle to compete with low-cost retailers. In order to gain market identity and leadership in publishing Harrison-Keyes started an e-publishing initiative. The vision was good but it strategy was not implemented properly and new problems have started developing. The critical success factors were forgotten during strategy implementation. This
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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc
Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. Harrison-Keys finds its current strategic plan failing and has hired a new CEO to better align corporate strategy to new projects in efforts to revitalize the company. “…organizations that have a coherent link of projects to strategy have more cooperation across the organization, perform better on projects, and have fewer projects” (Gray & Larson, 2006, pg 1). This paper will explore how Harrison-Keyes should strategic implement and align “best practices” with
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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc.
Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. University of Phoenix May 22, 2006 Situation Analysis and Problem Statement Over a century old, Harrison-Keyes was founded in 1899 and made its early money publishing the works of literary giants. Throughout the years, the company‘s focus shifted to meet demand and by the mid-1950s, it was regarded as a leading publisher of business, scientific and technical information. (University of Phoenix, n.d., Scenario Harrison-Keyes, p. 1). Harrison-Keyes in an effort to
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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc.
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: HARRISON-KEYES INC. Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. Strategic implementation requires more than setting short-term and long-term objectives. Strategic implementation requires that everyone involved with the project are leaders within their own expertise. The plan is to bring competent individuals with analytical skills together in order to achieve a commitment of meeting the corporate vision. The project manager is ultimately responsible for establishing all priorities that require immediate attention,
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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc.
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: HARRISON-KEYES INC. Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. Your Name Goes Here University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. Problem-solving and decision-making are basic components of daily business interactions. When delving into the process of decision-making today, major decision makers within a firm must possess a sound decision-making methodology. Over time, top managers have discovered that traditional decision-making processes may lack vital elements of critical thinking for effective and timely decision-making. Therefore, effective
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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc.
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: HARRISON-KEYES INC. Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. Keith Todd University of Phoenix Online MBA590 June 3, 2007 Instructor: Kenneth Kobus Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. There are many alternative approaches to solving problems. Traditionally they have involved a step-by-step process of defining the problem, identifying alternative solutions, assessing the alternatives, making a decision, and implementing the solution. A more state-of-the art process also incorporates appreciative inquiry, which helps to reframe the problem into
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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc.
Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. University of Phoenix MBA 590: Strategic Implementation and Alignment Dr. Jay Deb Introduction Harrison-Keyes is at a pivotal point in the company’s history. It must decide what strategy will carry it into the future and mitigate the current circumstances that are pervasive in the industry. Background Harrison-Keyes was founded in 1899. It came to profitability by publishing well known authors. As time progressed, the company felt that it needed to shift
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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc.
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: HARRISON-KEYES INC. Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. Sandra DeFelice - Owens University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. Harrison-Keyes is a publishing company that under the direction of Meg McGill has made the decision to change its format of delivery to digital materials as well as paper print. The obstacles that will challenge this move will need to be addressed as the company moves forward with the strategic plan to change it’s
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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes, Inc.
Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. Harrison-Keyes, Inc. is a publishing company that wants to implement an e-book into the organization because sales in declining and the need to update technology is becoming necessary to become more productive and a effectively competitive in the market. Employees are disagreeing with the plan implemented by the new CEO, Mg P. McGill. An implementation plan needs to be incorporated into the organization and communication needs to be the first tool
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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes, Inc.
Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes, Inc. University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. This paper addresses Harrison-Keyes’ (H-K) need to have a clear strategy to create a project plan and follow the best practices in project implementation. Some of these best practices will be identified as committing to the use of adequate resources, dividing H-K-s e-publishing initiative into smaller, manageable projects, and rolling out the project in phases to make sure issues are eliminated early in a
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Problem Solution: Interclean Inc
MBA/530 Human Capital Development Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc. “It takes a deep commitment to change and an even deeper commitment to grow. --Ralph Ellison” (Jager, 2000, p.8). InterClean Inc. wants to grow, become better, and have continued success. For that, InterClean is seeking other avenues to grow from the success that the company has already seen. They have acquired EnviroTech to transition into a solution based company and gain competitive advantage in the industry. The
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Problem Solution: Interclean Inc
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: INTERCLEAN, INC. Problem Solution: InterClean, Inc. Valena Smith University of Phoenix January 21, 2008 Problem Solution: InterClean, Inc. Interclean wants to put on the forefront of the cleaning industry, to do this they see that they need to make very important steps in helping this along. First of all, Interclean has already made the biggest step when they chose to merge with EnviroTech. InterClean will be working on merging about 60
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